as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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Recent Examples of shiny
This comes from a tight satin weave that leaves a shiny look without compromising a smooth hand feel.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The leaves are shiny green with rounded teeth and wavy margins and are similar to those of the chestnut oak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Having traded his signature smocks and fedora for a black tuxedo and shiny Oxfords, Schnabel bowed gallantly to the crowd and embraced Isaac and his cast throughout the ovation.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Why Tokenized Towers Are More Than A Trend Tokenization is not just a shiny wrapper around old assets.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The leaves are shiny green with rounded teeth and wavy margins and are similar to those of the chestnut oak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Having traded his signature smocks and fedora for a black tuxedo and shiny Oxfords, Schnabel bowed gallantly to the crowd and embraced Isaac and his cast throughout the ovation.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Why Tokenized Towers Are More Than A Trend Tokenization is not just a shiny wrapper around old assets.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For 2025 skincare and beauty trends, natural glowing skin is still in, and that means a healthy skin barrier, and this philosophy extends far beyond facial care.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Jepson returns with a glowing review of the player and suggests a deal can be done for £4million.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Our centerpiece selection Christy anchors the festival with its daring artistry and gives us the opportunity to honor the luminous Sydney Sweeney.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Whether exploring the Royal Botanic Garden or watching sunset from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair—hand-carved by convicts in 1810—the city feels luminous, expansive, and just a little wild.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Pixel’s Magic Editor leverages generative AI tools, which can remove objects in the background, alter lighting, and realistically change the entire mood of a phone (a bright middary sun can easily be compensated for).—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Academy graduate Charlie Tasker is a bright prospect.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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And the stadium atmosphere was dazzling, even in the drizzle.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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For entomology buffs, the nation of Colombia plays host to the largest number of butterfly species on the planet, with Jaguarundi Travel operating a dedicated tour that showcases a dazzling array of colorful insects.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Monroe, tasked with embodying Cherry’s transformation, gives a quietly affecting performance that blossoms into something radiant as her bond with Hero strengthens.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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So carefree, fearless, brave and radiant.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The shimmering gown featured a formfitting design with sinuous sculptural elements at the neckline and hip for asymmetrical juxtaposition.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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There are the shimmering, silver-leafed balcony boxes that create a scalloped collar around the upper level of the grand ballroom in which anyone who was anyone once waltzed or sang or partied hard.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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Herbert’s brilliant response How would Herbert respond to the playoff loss to the Houston Texans last season, in one of the worst games of his career?—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The leaves turn a vivid, brilliant scarlet-red in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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